S 2117 · 93th Congress · Labor and Employment

Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments

Introduced 1973-06-29· Sponsored by Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1973-06-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments - Title I: Amendments to the General Provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 - Sets forth the definition of "mine" under this Act. Transfers the functions of the Secretary of the Interior in developing health and safety standards to the Secretary of Labor. Title II: Mine Safety and Health Standard Amendments - Establishes the duty of: (1) each mine operator and miner to comply with the health and safety standards of this Act, and (2) each mine operator to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or physical harm. Provides that the Secretary may by rule promulgate, modify, or revoke any health and safety standard. Provides that the Secretary may request the recommendations of an advisory committee whenever he determines that a rule should be promulgated. Sets forth the time period for the reporting of any recommendations by the Committee. Prescribes procedures for publication and public hearings with respect to any rules proposed by the Secretary, prior to its issuance. Requires the Secretary, in promulgating standards, to set the standard which assures that miners …

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans